St Peter Claver Lexington breaking ground on new church building this morning
After years of worshipping in their parish hall, Lexington's first Black parish is moving forward with construction of a new church.
Events
Holy Name of Jesus in Los Angeles celebrating centennial Mass tomorrow morning
A historic Black parish in Los Angeles is celebrating a century of service with a weekend of reunions, events, and worship.
Bishop Cheri to celebrate Mass this weekend in Atlanta area following evacuation from New Orleans
The auxiliary bishop of New Orleans, Fernand Cheri III, OFM, will say Mass in the Archdiocese of Atlanta this weekend, following a stop in Montgomery last Sunday.
Wilton Cardinal Gregory leading National Labor Day Mass today, National Press Club luncheon Wednesday
The nation's Black cardinal will headline two major events this week, starting today with the Catholic Labor Network's second annual Labor Day Mass.
Canonical coronation set for Oct. 10th in St Augustine, oldest US city and cradle of Black Catholicism
The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, the oldest shrine in America—and in its oldest city—will receive the Pope's highest honor next month.
Celebration of multicultural Los Angeles founding set for tomorrow at cathedral
The Blessed Virgin Mary will be feted tomorrow in Los Angeles for her protection of the city now for 240 years—originally founded by a group including 26 Black Catholics.
Black bishops leading Haiti prayer service tomorrow, Mass on August 27th
In the wake of Haiti's latest earthquake, retired Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq and Cardinal Wilton Gregory are leading events in solidarity with victims and their loved ones.
Fr Ajani Gibson leading history webinar tonight with Catholics United for Black Lives
New Orleans' newest Black priest is teaming with Catholics United for Black Lives for their latest online event, a webinar reflecting on Black Catholicism.
Gallery: Baltimore's new Mother Mary Lange Catholic School opens with a bell
Phyllis Johnson tells a story with photos from the ribbon cutting and blessing ceremony for the newest Catholic school in Baltimore in almost 60 years.
Black Catholic Theological Symposium annual meeting announced for October 7-9th at Notre Dame
The nation's Black Catholic theological society has scheduled its annual gathering for this Fall in South Bend—headlined by a number of standout names.
National Black Catholic Men's Conference set for virtual gathering Oct 14-17
The premier event exclusively for Black Catholic men is going down this Fall on Zoom.
Mother Mary Lange school in Baltimore set for grand opening on Friday
The newest Catholic school building in Baltimore in almost six decades is scheduled for a blessing ceremony and ribbon-cutting on Friday morning.
William King, nonprofit director and public speaker, preaches young adult event in Los Angeles
A former seminarian with the Josephites, William King is continuing to make an impact in his community as he speaks and serves in South Los Angeles.
Prayer service for Servant of God Julia Greeley set for Monday, July 26th
Black Catholics in the Diocese of Buffalo have organized a prayer service for a Black sainthood cause based over 1,500 miles away.
Lyke Conference returning in 2022
The nation's annual Black Catholic liturgy conference is on for 2022, with an apparent focus on young adults.
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary hosting annual convention, gala this weekend
The largest Black Catholic organization in the nation is hosting their annual national convention, virtual for the second year in a row.